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Sitka students beat state test score average

Results are in from the first year of the Alaska Measures of Progress assessments and students in Sitka did better than expected.

In letter to FBI, STA concerned about racial bias

On Tuesday (11-17-15), the Sitka Tribe of Alaska wrote a letter to the Anchorage Division of the FBI, regarding a tasing incident of a Native Alaska teenager in the Sitka jail last year. The letter alleges that prejudice exists within the Sitka Police Department and asks the FBI to consult the tribe during the investigation.

Live Radio Theater performing in Sitka

GSAC Sitka Community Theater's Shannon Huagland, Tom Hesse and Rhiannon Gauvin talk about the Live Radio Theater performance tonight with two older dramas -- "For Business Reasons" and "Pride and Prejudice" -- and two original pieces written by Sitkans. Downloadable audio.

Tribal Council to appoint fourth open seat

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska certified the results of its election Wednesday night (11-18-15) but still hasn’t decided who will fill its fourth open seat, which no one ran for.

Police search for Harry Race burglary suspect

Harry Race Pharmacy was robbed late Wednesday night (11-18-15) and the Sitka Police are now looking for the suspect.

Meet Samuel Kolawole, Island Institute’s writing fellow

amuel Kolawole is from Nigeria and in Sitka this month as a writing fellow at the Island Institute. Downloadable audio.

Museum audit focuses collection

The Sitka Historical Society and Museum has been acquiring objects, documents and photos for more than 50 years. And, like any collector, there comes a time to clean house.

Wild about local foods

Every year, the Sitka Conservation Society hosts a Wild Foods Potluck. It’s an edible celebration of all that can be picked, plucked, hunted, fished, grown, and gathered in Sitka. This year, over 150 people attended and brought dishes to the Alaska Native Brotherhood Founders Hall.

MEHS volleyball team top in state

The Sitka Sentinel's Tom Hesse chats with members of the Mount Edgecumbe volleyball team, which placed third at the state championships in Anchorage. Downloadable audio.

Forecast calls for warm, wet winter

While Sitka saw snow over the weekend and last night, weather forecasters say very few flurries are expected this winter. Residents can expect -- and there’s no surprise here -- lots of rain.